I just brought my '14 Maxima in for a 20,000 mile oil change at one of those quickie oil change places. The tech really pushed me to get a "Fuel Injection Cleaning" for $90. He really pushed me for it and said I'll have all sorts of problems with the fuel injectors if I didn't. Since I'd never heard of such a thing, other than periodically dumping a can of cleaner in the gas tank, and it wasn't mentioned in the maintenance schedule, I refused the service.

My '95 Maxima ran great for 20 years and 150k miles without any such service.

Is a Fuel Injection Cleaning necessary, or a ripoff?

 

That's a ripoff, the dealership doesn't even offer this so early. I bet you'll get a new car before needing new spark plugs

 

Sure its not a bad thing but just the same there's nothing wrong with running a bottle of injector cleaner through every so often vs a $90 service. Alot of the quicky oil change places get you in the door with a cheap oil change which brings in the customers and gives them the opportunity to offer more expensive services to the customer. Sounds like he's just trying to push a scare tactic on you to sell a service. Though it may not be a bad service its not really necessary. Its just how those places make their money. I doubt he's tested the resistance or physically tested or inspected the injectors to come to that conclusion. Sticking with a bottle of injector cleaner once in awhile when you fill up should be sufficient.

 

I'm not saying this will harm the engine, but the manual clearly states to not use any additional cleaners or whatever in fuel system. Just stick 93 octane, there's plenty of detergents and such to keep the injectors clean. Don't fix something that is not broken

 

I doubt injector cleaner would do any harm but you definately have a valid point if he's using 93 there should be enough detergents to keep the fuel system clean not to mention he's got pretty low milage to even have to worry yet though i guess that also all depends on driving habits ie around town or highway. I agree with dont fix something thats not broken but i think in this case its just more along the lines of preventative maintenance.

 

Honestly, I have to agree that it is a rip-off. At 20k miles, you can probably buy and over the counter fuel injection cleaner. I honestly, don't like those quickie oil change places. I actually prefer Pep Boys, and I know some people dislike them.

The best oil change is most likely the one you do yourself, but not everyone has time or the logistics to pulls this off. I would honestly try a new shop. I do agree that you'd probably need a new car before new spark plugs. LOL

 

I take my baby to the dealer. The cost isn't much more if any than the other places listed. Plus they wash my car had do a pretty comprehensive check of thr car which is nice. Believe it or not it's easy to mess up an oil change if you don't know what you're doing. A new oil pan isn't cheap not to mention issues with oil leaks dude to filters not being tight and drain plug/washer issues. I've had all of these problems going to jiffy lube and Walmart. I take it to nissan for my peace of mind plus all services are recorded in their system in the event an issue is discovered from a previous visit.